Free Mobile Unit Tour of AS YOU LIKE IT to Begin Performances This Week

The Public Theater begins performances of Mobile Unit’s free touring production of AS YOU LIKE IT this Thursday, June 4. Choreographed by Kelsey Burns and directed by Emma Rosa Went, the joyful new production of Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy was first performed at correctional facilities and will now travel to parks and recreation centers around New York City through Sunday, June 28. This 90-minute, family-friendly production is designed to be accessible to a wide range of audiences. Performances are presented in partnership with NYC Parks and other Public Theater partners for a total of 22 performances. A complete list of tour dates and additional details follow below.

When Duke Frederick exiles her father, Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the forest. Disguised as a young man, Rosalind encounters the heart-sick Orlando, who is desperately seeking none other than Rosalind. While the two young lovers role-play their way back into each other's arms, the forest of Arden is abuzz with lovelorn shepherds, pining jesters, and battling brothers. True lovers, strange capers, and fools in the forest go heart-in-heart in Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy. 

The complete cast of AS YOU LIKE IT includes Will Ormsby Cary (Understudy), Caitlin Nasema Cassidy (Celia), Mia Fowler (Understudy), Jose Gamo (Orlando), Zoë Goslin (Jaques/Le Beau), Jessica Ko (Audrey/Corin/Adam), Zia Lawrence (Rosalind), Peter McNally (Touchstone), Jonathan Gabriel Mousset (Oliver/Amiens/Music Director), Pearl Rhein (Phoebe/William/Lord/Musician), David Ryan Smith (Duke Frederick/Duke Senior), and Kai Thomani Tshikosi (Silvius/Charles).

AS YOU LIKE IT features scenic design by Yi-Hsuan (Ant) Ma, costume design by Jennifer Paar, sound design by Tye Hunt Fitzgerald, original music by Ray Duncan, prop management by Sean Haffey, and fight direction by Dan Renkin. Codey Leroy Butler serves as production stage manager and Harrison Newton as stage manager.

FULL TOUR SCHEDULE: 22 PERFORMANCES

June 4-6: Astor Place (Manhattan)
Juny 7: The Cathedral of St. John the Divine (Manhattan)
June 9-10: Wolfe’s Pond Park (Staten Island), featuring a special Citizens activation
June 11-12: J. Hood Wright Park (Manhattan)
June 13-14: Travers Park (Queens)
June 16: Williamsbridge Oval Park (Bronx)
June 17-18: St. Mary’s Park (Bronx)
June 19-20: New York Public Library & Bryant Park (Manhattan)
June 21: Elmhurst Park (Queens)
June 23: Roy Wilkins Park (Queens)
June 24: Brownsville Recreation Center (Brooklyn)
June 25-26: Sunset Park (Brooklyn), featuring a special Citizens activation
June 27-28: Prospect Park (Brooklyn)